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11 Cards in this Set
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What did Daniel McCurtin see out his window?
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The New York harbor filled with British ships.
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Who was the general that brought an entire British fleet into New York harbor?
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General Howe.
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How many troops did Howe bring to the colonies?
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34,000
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How many sailors did Howe bring to the colonies?
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10,000
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How many troops did Washington have?
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20,000
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What was Howe's first battle in America?
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The Battle of Long Island.
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Who won the Battle of Long Island?
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The British.
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Who was Nathan Hale?
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A Connecticut soldier who was sentenced to death.
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What was The Crisis?
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Another pamphlet written by Thomas Paine.
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When did Washington attack Trenton?
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Christmas night.
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How did Washington win the battle of Trenton?
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He captured 1,447 men; all the men in the town.
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